A monastery life in Myamar

david-lowdavid-low Registered Users Posts: 754 Major grins
edited February 21, 2011 in Street and Documentary
Welcome aboard
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One scoop each
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After a meal
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Studying after lunch
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  • swifteyeswifteye Registered Users Posts: 156 Major grins
    edited February 18, 2011
    An incredible, lovely and peaceful series....and well rendered and seen. The small group of photos make a large story. Well done!
    Jamie Cunningham
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  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited February 18, 2011
    Great series, well done!
    Cristóbal


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  • david-lowdavid-low Registered Users Posts: 754 Major grins
    edited February 18, 2011
    Thank you guys for dropping in and appreciate your comments.
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited February 18, 2011
    I want to ask how you had such access! ARe they used to being photographed in such intimate quarters?

    My questions aside--I really enjoyed this series. I find myself drawn to number 3, it has such an incredibly peaceful feeling.
    Liz A.
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  • david-lowdavid-low Registered Users Posts: 754 Major grins
    edited February 18, 2011
    lizzard_nyc wrote: »
    I want to ask how you had such access! ARe they used to being photographed in such intimate quarters?

    My questions aside--I really enjoyed this series. I find myself drawn to number 3, it has such an incredibly peaceful feeling.

    Thank you Lizzard and glad you like it.

    The place is Mahagandayon Monastery which is a fairly big compound and many visitors flock to that place. When opportunity arise, I'd prefer to take the unbeaten track to uncover the real "happening". Common sense prevail - maintain respect and not too close until they feel you become a nuisance, try to take an interest thru body language (because of language barrier) the things they do, and most importantly SMILE (it helps alot). Having a GH-1 also helps immersely as it is less intrusive, and I used to show them the shots I have taken (kind of put them at ease for a next better shot!).

    My trip to Myanmar is listed in my web.
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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,961 moderator
    edited February 19, 2011
    Beautiful work. Like Liz, I am especially drawn to #3, but they are all Family of Man class. bowdown.gif
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  • imagesofhimimagesofhim Registered Users Posts: 527 Major grins
    edited February 19, 2011
    Amazing series! Congratulations on being able to capture this way of life. #3 is stunning!
    Blessings,
    Marjohn

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  • sara505sara505 Registered Users Posts: 1,684 Major grins
    edited February 19, 2011
    Very well done. What an honor to have been able to photograph that community.
    Sara

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  • david-lowdavid-low Registered Users Posts: 754 Major grins
    edited February 19, 2011
    Richard, Imagesofhim, Sara, thank you. Appreciate for looking and comments.
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  • Adam.PoseyAdam.Posey Registered Users Posts: 3 Beginner grinner
    edited February 19, 2011
    Having stayed in a monastery like that one for a short time I applaud your use of B&W. I think the images would have been less compelling in full color but by removing the color you put focus exclusively on the subject and their actions, which is what's important.

    Good on ya man! (I like #4 the best).
  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited February 20, 2011
    Fabulous story told here. I'll join the others in picking #3 as THE photo. It is a meditation just looking at it. The last one also grabs me. The composition, tones, light all add up to a feeling of intense concentration in this young monk.
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

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  • david-lowdavid-low Registered Users Posts: 754 Major grins
    edited February 20, 2011
    Hi Adam, Patti.

    Thanks for dropping your comments.

    I had the chance to tour the place for about 1.5 hrs. If we had given a longer time and I don't mind to hang around for a day, I believed I'd experience more about their livelihood as a monk.
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  • rainbowrainbow Registered Users Posts: 2,765 Major grins
    edited February 20, 2011
    This is a beautiful set of shots! Love your composition and your PP to do justice to the subject. No favorites as each is outstanding in its own right! bowdown.gif
  • ic4uic4u Registered Users Posts: 1,455 Major grins
    edited February 20, 2011
    Fantastic setclap.gif
    Karin


    "Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." — Mark Twain
  • aktseaktse Registered Users Posts: 1,928 Major grins
    edited February 20, 2011
    Wonderful series! Thank you so much for sharing!
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  • Tina ManleyTina Manley Registered Users Posts: 179 Major grins
    edited February 21, 2011
    Wonderful photos, beautiful light, gorgeous B&W. My favorite is also #3.

    Tina
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  • david-lowdavid-low Registered Users Posts: 754 Major grins
    edited February 21, 2011
    Rainbow,ic4u,aktse, Manley,

    Thank you for the nice comments. Really appreciate. I didn't expect to draw that much attention after posting. Once again, thank you.
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